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This is probably the best book I've ever read. It provides an amazing insight into the political and religious conflicts in Afghanistan, and really highlights the plight of women in a real way. Not only is a beautifully written tale of friendship, but it's an amazing and eye-opening read.
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Loved it - hated it - cried over it - wanted to kill over it
treating women as second class citizens incapable of rational thought is inhuman.
treating women as second class citizens incapable of rational thought is inhuman.
Let's face it, a book about women in Afghanistan is not going to be a happy, fun read. Engrossing, well-written, clever plot-twists, but do not read if you're fighting a Depression.
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Mar 09, 2009
Jane(Janelba)
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it was amazing
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April Challenge catagory 3:
Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
Khaled Hosseini lives in North California !
Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
Khaled Hosseini lives in North California !
Better than "Kite Runner"
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